PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toby Vertongen (ranked 2125 p4p, 1260 weight class) and Erran Morad (ranked 250 p4p, 161 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Vertongen
vs
Morad

170 cm
29
155
6 - 7 - 0

178 cm
37
157
19 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Vertongen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Morad.
Morad throws out a leg kick but Vertongen moves out of range and Morad only half commits.
Morad misses the jab.
Morad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vertongen avoids the body shot from Morad.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vertongen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vertongen thows a body kick. Morad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morad scores with the left hand. Vertongen knows he should have avoided that one.
Morad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.
Morad tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Vertongen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morad just manages to avoid it.
Morad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Morad moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Morad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vertongen doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Morad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vertongen takes a swing at Morad's ribcage but misses.
Vertongen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Morad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vertongen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morad was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range and Morad settles back down.
Vertongen jabs Morad right on the nose. Morad blinks but takes it well.
Morad misses with a body shot.
Morad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vertongen takes one to the chin there.
Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morad.
Morad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen walks into a left hand.
Vertongen throws an off balance right hand
and Morad counters with a straight right hand.
Morad misses with a lunging right hand
and Vertongen counters with an outside leg kick.
Morad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vertongen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vertongen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morad slaps away a takedown attempt from Vertongen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Morad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vertongen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen ducks under a wild hook from Morad.
Morad scores with a head kick.
Morad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vertongen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Erran Morad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Morad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morad avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Morad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vertongen throws out the jab.
Vertongen shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vertongen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vertongen.
Morad thuds his right hand into Vertongen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from Vertongen both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vertongen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morad.
Morad is looking to slow Vertongen down with leg kicks.
Morad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vertongen throws a jab when Morad was well out of range.
Vertongen throws a series of punches but Morad avoids them all with ease.
Morad throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
Vertongen slips a jab from Morad.
As Morad tries to get set, Vertongen tries to push him back and clinch up but Morad manages to avoid the attempt.
Morad throws a shot to the body.
Morad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vertongen.
Vertongen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morad blocks a low kick nicely.
Morad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vertongen on the side of the head.
Vertongen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Vertongen tried to counter with a leg kick but Morad avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morad scoring well with a low kick there.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Vertongen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vertongen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Morad is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vertongen to score with a decent uppercut.
Morad swings widly with a right hand

and Vertongen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vertongen.
Vertongen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vertongen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vertongen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Vertongen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morad throws a lazy right hand but Vertongen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vertongen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morad was well out of range. Poor timing from Vertongen.
Morad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Morad blocks the leg kick.
Vertongen thuds his right hand into Morad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vertongen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morad checks a low kick from Vertongen.
Morad throws a front kick aimed at Vertongen's knee but Vertongen avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vertongen misses with a head kick.

Vertongen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's time! Vertongen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Morad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vertongen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Morad.
Vertongen swinging wildly here.
Vertongen blocks a head kick by Morad.
Vertongen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morad throws an off balance right hand
and Vertongen counters with a low kick, right behind Morad 's knee.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown but Morad shows good takedown defense.
Morad takes one to the side of the head.
Morad blocks a leg kick.
Morad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Vertongen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morad scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Morad.
Vertongen takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad throws a nice head kick!
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morad checks a leg kick.
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
Morad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vertongen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vertongen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Vertongen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morad.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Morad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vertongen checks the leg kick.
A combination from Morad does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad misses with a wild body shot.
Morad thows a leg kick but Vertongen checks it
and Morad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morad swings for the body but Vertongen moves out of range.
Morad throws a jab when Vertongen was well out of range.
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Morad checks it.
Vertongen lands a nice shot that snaps Morad's head back.
Morad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morad lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vertongen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vertongen. Morad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morad thuds a left hand into Vertongen's body.
Morad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vertongen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Morad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morad throws a counter combo.
Vertongen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Morad misses.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Morad moved away.
Morad loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Vertongen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erran Morad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morad misses with a hook. Vertongen ducked under it nicely.
Morad slips under a jab.
Vertongen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vertongen misses with a few strikes there.
Morad throws a big counter head kick but Vertongen avoids it with no problem.
Vertongen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morad manages to avoid it.
Morad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morad scores with the left hand. Vertongen knows he should have avoided that one.
Morad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vertongen if he has to take too many more of those.
Morad throws a low kick but Vertongen moves out of range easily.
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Morad moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Morad throws a head kick but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen throws a nice looking combination but Morad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Morad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vertongen blocks a jab.
Morad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen throws a wild body kick that Morad sees coming a mile off.
Morad throws out a powerful jab.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Morad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vertongen.
Morad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vertongen.
Vertongen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vertongen.
Vertongen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morad.
Morad misses with a right hand
and Vertongen counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Vertongen tenderised Morad's leg. Morad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen moves forwards but Morad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vertongen.
Vertongen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Morad coming out on top.
Vertongen swings for the body but Morad moves out of range.
Morad throws a jab when Vertongen was well out of range.
Donk. Vertongen catches Morad right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erran Morad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erran Morad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vertongen thuds a left hand into Morad's body.
Vertongen looks to land a right hand but Morad moved out of range.
Vertongen closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Vertongen pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morad throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
Vertongen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morad connects with a leg kick.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vertongen.
Morad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morad avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Morad ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Morad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vertongen.
Vertongen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vertongen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morad lands a jab to the nose.
Morad looks to land a combination. Vertongen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morad misses with a leg kick.
Vertongen checks a leg kick nicely.
Morad scores with a jab. Vertongen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morad punishes Vertongen's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vertongen is looking to counter punch.
Vertongen loads up on a big right hand but Morad slips the punch.
Morad throws a counter combo.
Morad tests Vertongen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vertongen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vertongen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morad.
Morad jabs Vertongen right on the nose. Vertongen blinks but takes it well.
Vertongen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vertongen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vertongen fails to land with a series of punches.
Morad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vertongen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morad checks it well.
Morad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morad moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Morad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vertongen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vertongen moves out of range as Morad strikes.
A clash of legs there as Vertongen blocks the low kick.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morad cracks Vertongen with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen tries a head kick but it misses.

Vertongen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morad on his heels. He'll look to pass Morad's guard now, I'm sure.
Vertongen landing some decent shots from guard.
Morad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vertongen postures up and lands a big shot to Morad's brow.
Morad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vertongen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vertongen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vertongen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vertongen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vertongen throws a big elbow that misses.
Vertongen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morad is trying to keep Vertongen in close.
Vertongen throws an elbow that misses. Morad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vertongen's guard. Nice move by Morad!

Vertongen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Morad rolls with it to try and escape but Vertongen cranks on the arm and Morad is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Vertongen!
A very excited looking Toby Vertongen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.